Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv Draw Possible Opponents in Conference League Playoff

On August 3, 2026, the draw for the UEFA Conference League playoff round took place, revealing potential opponents for Israeli clubs Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv if they advance past their current qualifying matches. Both teams must first overcome their respective second qualifying round opponents to reach the playoff stage: Beitar Jerusalem faces Austria Vienna, while Hapoel Tel Aviv competes against Polish side Katowice.

If successful, Hapoel Tel Aviv could face one of several teams including Atalanta, Freiburg, the winner between Panathinaikos and CSKA Sofia, the winner between Linfield and Rapid Vienna, or the winner between Sheriff Tiraspol and St. Gallen. Beitar Jerusalem’s possible opponents include the winners of Braga vs. Dinamo Minsk, Dinamo Kyiv vs. Qarabag, Partizan Belgrade vs. Tobol, or Lugano vs. Runavik.

Additionally, Maccabi Tel Aviv’s potential playoff opponents, should they reach this stage, mirror those of Beitar Jerusalem, involving the same set of possible teams from Braga, Dinamo Minsk, Dinamo Kyiv, Qarabag, Partizan Belgrade, Tobol, Lugano, or Runavik. The draw was broadcast live, allowing fans to follow the process as the Israeli teams prepare for the decisive rounds before the group stage.

This draw is a critical step for the Israeli clubs as they aim to secure a place in the group phase of the UEFA Conference League, marking an important phase in their European campaigns this season.